It’s a little rough around the edges. It stands a little taller and looks a little wilder. Native grasses sustained […]
Category: Environment
5 Landscaping Tips for Cooling Off Urban ‘Heat Islands’
You might live on an island. Not the kind with palm trees, ocean breezes and miles of white sand (sorry) […]
Composting 101: How to Start Your First Compost Pile
If you are new to gardening or lawn care, a word you’ve likely run across is composting. Backyard composting can […]
Cities Limiting Use of Lawn Fertilizers, Pesticides
If you pull the trigger on a bottle of weed and feed and launch an all-out chemical assault at the […]
Dung Deal: Zoos Offer Animal Compost for Lawns, Gardens
It’s a movement that has swept the nation, with the sweeping taking place behind elephants, giraffes, zebras and hippos: Zoos […]
Tips to Help Lawns Recover From Flood Damage
As floods become more common, so has the chore of recovering from their damage. Whether the water rises from rivers […]
How to Build a Bee-Friendly Lawn to Help Pollinators
The rumbling drone of a bumblebee or the sight of a sweat bee landing on your picnic basket might send […]
The Dirt on Green Roofs
Is a green roof for you? Trading above-head shingles for succulents could make your roof more eco-friendly. Colorful flowers and […]
Is It Time to Ditch the Roundup Habit?
When it comes to weed control, Roundup is a household name. The main ingredient in Roundup, glyphosate, is among the […]
Don’t Bag: Mulch Your Grass Clippings for a Healthy Lawn
The verdict is in from gardeners, environmentalists, and scientists: Don’t bag your grass clippings. Let them mulch your yard. Your […]